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December 8, 2010

So guys, I'm so sorry today I dropped the ball and don't have a new sweater to show you today. BUT I've decided to do something else instead. I know a lot of you don't have the same resources in terms of proximity to cool fabric and trim stores. And I don't want that to deter you from thinking that you can make a great embellished sweater.

JoAnn's is okay but honestly, I buy about 90% of my trims and buttons from an amazing fabric outlet just a couple blocks from my home. The owner goes to manufacturer's auctions and buys in bulk whatever they are getting rid of. The amount of unique and interesting trims is beyond anyone's expectations. See above pic. That's only 1/2 of 1 wall. There's about two more giant walls filled with literally thousands of buttons and trims. And most of these things are only 20-70 cents a yard.

Okay, now that I've made you all green with envy, I'll add that there are some amazing places on the internet that you can find just as amazing trims as long as you have the patience to wait a week (sometimes less) for it to come in the mail.

Here are some etsy sellers who offer some amazing trims (Note: I am in no way affiliated with any of these sellers)

Although LA has the garment district and there is tons of fabric and trim stores, I don't live very close to them. I usually have to resort to Joann's. Will definitely check these websites! Thanks for sharing them.:)

yes, i am jealous ha! i paid three or so dollars a yard for trim i used on my tree skirt. thanks for all the sources though! this coming year i'm going on a serious hunt for awesome sewing and notions shops around my town.

I have a question! Where is this amazing notions/fabric outlet? Visiting your site has made me so excited to be done with finals when I'll have time to play and sew. :) I have friends in Harrisburg that I'm visiting over the holidays and would love me some trimmings. Thanks!

Everyone who is curious about the store I frequent,It's called the PA Fabric Outlet. There are two locations. The one I frequent is in Lemoyne. The other location is in Lancaster. I've never been to it but I've been told by a friend that lives in Lancaster tat the Lemoyne one is better.

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